Project Coordinator

SENKO Advanced Components•Poway, CA

11d•$50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Project Coordinator is responsible for leading the operational functions of the project management team in the process of developing new products until the time of the product release. They help drive projects to completion both on time and within budget in close coordination with sales, product development engineers and Product Managers.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong mathematical aptitude
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Effective negotiation skills
Strong mechanical dexterity
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Bachelor’s Degree in project management or related field
3+ years’ working experience in project management
Thorough knowledge of ERP system
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required
Ability to understand workflow and logistics of company
Basic understanding of injection molding process and material

Responsibilities

Lead project operational tasks such as keeping detailed record, manage development samples, creating and delivering project status updates to the team
Facilitate cross-functional partnership with sales engineers and PMs to drive new product development
Maintain and update SharePoint/Team site including updating relevant project management records to keep the engineers and PMs informed
Discuss and determine priorities of projects with engineers and PMs to allocate resources accordingly
Monitor status of all projects and communicate any delay with the project management team to accelerate progress
Participate in design discussions to minimize tooling and cost of the goods
Negotiate tooling and unit cost of the product with suppliers based on the understanding of the tooling structure and material cost
Arrange and maintain development samples with detailed information of the parts
Identify constraints and opportunities for improvement within the project management team and report to management
Maintain a high level of confidentiality while maintaining sufficient communication with external and internal partners
Maintain a high standard of communication with all parties involved to help keep team members accountable, motivated, and engaged